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Design Guide

Bioretention Design Considerations


Argyle Street, CHICAGO, IL
Chicago Department of Transportation

Cells designed for bioretention can manage the stormwater runoff from large areas of impervious surface. Site and design bioretention cells with sensitivity and consideration for local context and the performance needs of each project within the stormwater network. Consider maintenance needs from the beginning of the design process, and include transportation and mobility goals alongside ecological goals.